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Greetings bracket tournament and Commander enthusiasts! It's time for the first EDHREC March Commandness Bracket Tournament.

In case you missed the announcement article explaining what this all is, head here to get the lowdown. TL;DR, we're doing a bracket system tournament, but instead of college basketball teams, we're battling the top 64 new commanders from the last five years.

And you decide the winner by voting.

The tournament officially started yesterday with the North and South conferences, but if you're late to the party and still want to fill out a bracket, head here. If you wanna share your bracket picks or chat with other people on socials about the tournament, use hasthtag #RECMadness.

Scroll on down to vote for the first round of EDHREC's March Commandness Tournament.

East Conference - Round One

This article covers the first round of matches for the East conference. Voting for this round will end on Thursday the 12th at 8:00 am EST. (If you're having trouble seeing the polls below, try reloading the page.)

EDHREC March Commandness 2026 East round one

Match One - Sauron, the Dark LordSauron, the Dark Lord vs Felothar the SteadfastFelothar the Steadfast

Match Two - Toph, the First MetalbenderToph, the First Metalbender vs Shorikai, Genesis EngineShorikai, Genesis Engine

Match Three - The NecrobloomThe Necrobloom vs Sidar Jabari of ZhalfirSidar Jabari of Zhalfir

Match Four - Valgavoth, Harrower of SoulsValgavoth, Harrower of Souls vs Urza, Chief ArtificerUrza, Chief Artificer

Match Five - Hashaton, Scarab's FistHashaton, Scarab's Fist vs Arabella, Abandoned DollArabella, Abandoned Doll

Match Six - Isshin, Two Heavens as OneIsshin, Two Heavens as One vs Magda, Brazen OutlawMagda, Brazen Outlaw

Match Seven - Wilhelt, the RotcleaverWilhelt, the Rotcleaver vs Go-Shintai of Life's OriginGo-Shintai of Life's Origin

Match Eight - Ms. BumbleflowerMs. Bumbleflower vs Stella Lee, Wild CardStella Lee, Wild Card

Remember, you have until 8:00 am EST on Thursday the 12th to get your votes in for the East conference. Then see the winners and vote for round 2 on March 13th.

Don't miss the rest of the voting! The first round for the North conference and South conference is still live until Wednesday the 11th at 8:00am, and voting for the West conference also started today. So make sure you vote in those conferences as well.